As children, we all loved the feeling of jumping as high as we could, whether it was on a bouncy castle or a trampoline but we all knew nine (change to numbers) times out of ten you would land safely. The only time I got to use a trampoline was when the fair came to town, but now due to their relatively low costs children can use them everyday in the comfort of their own garden. Not only is it a great way of keeping children fit, but adults can burn around 150 calories by doing 30 minutes of moderate bouncing and having fun at the same time.
From my experience, the bigger the diameter of the trampoline the better the bounce is, plus you can get more people on. Dunlop sport have a selection of 8ft, 10ft and 12ft trampolines (don’t link too much) to choose from, all with a mesh safety guard to keep you or your children safe. The safety guard is now a common feature on most models of trampolines and is a necessity as most are injured by either falling off or being left unsupervised.
There is a wide variety of tricks and stunts that you can do on a trampoline, one of my favourites is the simple seat drop, where you land in a seated position pushing yourself back up with your hands. For somebody who was dreadful at gymnastics at school this skill is rather easy to pick up and does not require expertise. For the more adventurous jumper the somersault is the trick everybody wants to do, whether it be forwards or backwards. Although it may sound obvious, if you or your child is going to attempt to do a somersault ensure that nobody else is on the trampoline and (that you are) are positioned in the centre of the trampoline.
So if you’re thinking about buying a trampoline, my top tip would be to lay a hosepipe/wire in your garden with the diameter of the trampoline you wish to purchase in order to get a rough idea of where it could go and how it would fit.
But remember to enjoy this summer and most importantly have fun.
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